Median annual earnings of physical therapists were $60,180 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $50,330 and $71,760. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,010, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $88,580. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of physical therapists in May 2004 were:
| Home health care services | $64,650 |
| Nursing care facilities | 61,720 |
| Offices of physicians | 61,270 |
| General medical and surgical hospitals | 60,350 |
| Offices of other health practitioners | 60,130 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition
